Parenting

Full of helpful advice for families starting to think about their child's bat or bar mitzvah, Bar & Bat Mitzvah For The Interfaith Family will be a helpful primer to all families (not just interfaith!).

Hanukkah Booklet

This booklet explains the history of Hanukkah, the symbolism and significance of lighting candles for eight nights, the blessings that accompany the lighting of the candles, the holiday's foods, the game of dreidels, and more!

Organizations

Connecting Interfaith Families to Jewish Life in Greater Cleveland by providing programs and opportunities for interfaith families to experience Judaism in a variety of venues, meet other interfaith families, and to connect to other Jewish organizations that may serve their needs.

For Program Providers

A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.

Beth Samuel Jewish Center

About Us:

Beth Samuel is a source of Jewish life in the western and northern suburbs of Pittsburgh (from Sewickley to Moon, Aliquippa to Beaver). Our members include families of all religious backgrounds; from secular and Reform Jews to those with a conservative or orthodox background. We represent families of blended faith, as well as Jews by birth and by choice.

Beth Samuel emphasizes spiritual engagement, friendship and support, lifelong education, and tikkun olam. We have an excellent religious school with an active teen group, monthly adult education programs, numerous social activities, ongoing social action programs and an active Women's Group. We hold weekly Shabbat services on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. (The first and third Friday evenings are family services geared to the young and young at heart.) We also conduct holiday services and programs; tickets are never required.

We hope that you will become a part of the vibrant and fulfilling Jewish community we have created here by attending our programs or services. Whether you are deeply observant, a secular Jew looking to make social connections, or a family seeking to instill Jewish learning and ethics in your children; you are welcome here!